Life
- 1332Born · Nuremberg
- 1398Died · Plassenburg
- —burgrave of Nuremberg
Their story
Frederick V Hohenzollern, born in Nuremberg in 1332, served as the burgrave of Nuremberg. His life was intertwined with the administration of this important imperial city. As burgrave, he held a significant position within the Holy Roman Empire, responsible for its defense and the maintenance of order. His tenure as burgrave saw the continuation of the Hohenzollern family's influence in the region, laying groundwork for future generations. He passed away in 1398 at Plassenburg, leaving behind a legacy tied to the governance of Nuremberg during a period of considerable change in Central Europe.
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